I graduated in Veterinary Medicine in Brazil, practiced in the field for 5 years, and moved to the United States for internship and residency programs. My specialty training is in large animal internal medicine and clinical immunology, with a particular interest in immunodeficiencies that predispose animals to infections. I have also competed in long distance rides and judged national and international competitions as a Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) veterinarian for the endurance discipline. I enjoy riding my young horse Lua on the trails!